The Real Brokerage is creating a dedicated community for young real estate professionals, with education, networking, referrals and leadership opportunities at its core. Real Young Professionals has grown from 95 founding members to 110 agents across 31 states, and is set to make its official debut at the company’s annual RISE conference in Las Vegas.
Key takeaways
- Real Young Professionals, or Real YP, is designed to support agents’ careers through learning, connections and leadership opportunities.
- Shaylie Fraser is the division’s director, and Jana Pierce is its assistant director.
- Founding membership is capped at 250; the group currently has 110 members across 31 states.
The division will hold a member networking event during Real’s RISE conference, scheduled for Oct. 19–21 in Las Vegas. Its programming and member benefits are intended to help agents build professional relationships and develop their businesses.
A division built around connection and growth
Fraser, co-founder of San Diego-based Coastline Real Estate Group, leads Real YP. Pierce, co-founder of the Qamar Group in the Chicago area, serves as assistant director. The leaders say the division aims to give members a community where they can exchange ideas, learn from peers and find support as they advance their careers.
Fraser said her experience in a previous young professionals organization showed her the value of a professional network, while also highlighting ways to shape a new group. Real YP, she said, is intended to reflect the brokerage’s entrepreneurial and forward-looking culture.
Membership benefits and growth
Real YP members can access free or discounted event admission, Zoom mastermind classes, a dedicated internal referral network and leadership roles within the division. The program began with 95 founding members and has since reached 110, with agents represented in 31 states. Founding membership will be limited to 250 people.
Pierce said a community can help professionals make connections and share knowledge, while also giving them a stronger sense of belonging and support. Those qualities, she added, can matter in attracting and retaining talent.
RISE conference debut
Real YP’s official launch is planned for Real’s annual RISE conference in Las Vegas, where the division will host a networking gathering for its members. The event will mark the group’s first major opportunity to bring its growing network together in person and introduce its community to the broader brokerage.